Huuuuuuuge favour

[Sookieslass]

Hi all,

New to this forum and sadly as yet not a rider in my own right - though I'm told a good pillion!! :)
My other half (not going to give him the ego boost by saying better!!) uses this site & said I should get registered...... sookie.

I'm actually in a bit of a bind and was wondering if anyone could help?
Grant (a.k.a. sookie) has been taken into hospital this week :( (nowt bike related!) and his wee SV's due its MOT on Tuesday.........

I know this is incredibly cheeky but is there anyone in the Edinburgh area who might be able to help me out getting the bike over to Saltire Suzuki??

I'll pay....... cash or beer whatever is preferred!!!!

Understand if no-one's able - I know it's a big ask!!!

Jenny (sookieslass)
:smt084

[Sookieslass]

Aaaaaaand if this isn't the done thing (asking this sort of favour) please please let me know & I'll delete this post! Ta x

[davepreston]

it is very much the done thing, so dont worry about it im sure someone will be along soon to give you a hand

[Owenski]

EDIT: you'd popsted it there already and the rest of my message just repeats what preston said.

[Sookieslass]

cheers lads! It's appreciated. Bit wet behind the ears to this! :)

[JamesMio]

Check with them if it's Ok to leave it there for a few days, if so I could get it there tomorrow / Sunday for you..?
A wee excuse to take a run up the Beeftub road this weekend would be fine by me!


(PS - no payment required!)

[on yer bike]

I wish I could help as I'm in Edinburgh and free on Tuesday, but I haven't got a van to take it in and I have no bike insurance at the moment to cover me on other peoples bikes. Sorry

[on yer bike]

I'm pretty sure you can arrange for them to collect it, depending on distance or whatever. Might be a bit short notice, but I'd phone them to find out, they are usually more than happy to help out with stuff like that.
SALTIRE PHONE NO: 0131 478 6661

[Kilted Ginger]

Saltire will collect, should be free if quite local.
Cant do tuesday but like James if they'll hold it for a few days could possibly ride it in over the weekend at some point.
Check with saltire and post back up if you're stuck.

[Sookieslass]

Sorry it's taken so long to reply folks!! been running back & forward to the hosp all day & not long in - just got the sprogs to bed.

Thanks for the replies - hugely appreciated!! :D

On yer bike - bit p'd off on that one! His last insurance policy said anyone could ride it with a valid licence blah blah blah - this years (same company) says just him - but it was a straight renewal. grrrrrr. Thanks for the offer tho!

James/Kilted - I'll phone Saltire in the morning & check out if they do collections. I did mention it but 'Craig' didn't seem too sure. If they don't/can't I'll ask about leaving it early n I'll get back on here first thing - if you dinae mind? Only thing I'd worry about is if the bike'd be safe sitting for a few days.

Sorry about all this - know I sound like I'm being a bit thick about it all!!!
As much as I'm loathed to admit it - some things are better left to the man of the hoose! hehehehe

[TheRamJam]

Hi

If you need someone to take bike there and back then i'd be happy to do it. Live in Glasgow so not too far away :rolleyes:

[on yer bike]

I know they do collections and deliveries, its more if they have space at this notice. But I'm sure they will accommodate if possible

[Kilted Ginger]

Dont worry about it being safe there. once you hand them the keys its their responsibility and covered by their insurance.

When you call saltire, mention that the org said they did collections, they get a lot of business from us and usually provide an excellent service. It cant do any harm.

[Sookieslass]

Wow. thanks for the help.
Sookie totally on the money about this site!!

I'll phone Saltire in the morning & see what they say - will name drop the org! ;) All else fails couple of folk offering their services.

Cheers people. All help and advice is greatly appreciated - especially as my head is mince at the mo!
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Sookieslass]

Well, thanks to everyone for all their help & advice.

MOT all done............... RamJam came over from Glasgow - into saltire. Brilliant!!

I'm getting my CBT - i've decided - with some gentle persuasion (cheers Colin!)

Can't honestly thank RamJam enough - diamond bloke!!! So grateful. anytime we can return the favour (when Grant's back up & running) you only have to ask!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

:smt084

[fenjer]

lol - glad your sorted... he post to Facebook this morning that he was going to do "a good dead for the Org..." I kinda hoped he meant deed and that he was coming to your rescue! lol

And I second the diamond bloke comment. :)

[appollo1]

what a top bloke Ramjam is.

Any excuse to ride and abuse someone elses bike. lol. only joking.

[TheRamJam]

Anytime Jenny. Glad Grants bike is all sorted now. First time i've ridden a Curvy and I must say am impressed. Throttle is smoother than my SV all bikes should have good old carbs :o The homemade custom rear foot brake was a nice touch :eek:

Cheers for the good comments folks and Jen it was really early in the morning was typing with one eye haha :D

ssshhhh Apollo haven't told em bout them burnouts :-)

Hope Grant gets better soon Jenny and hope to see you both on a run soon. Book your CBT now you've got the buzz :thumbsup:

[maviczap]

Shows there's still some decent folk out there, that's why I love the Org.

Perhaps we ought to run for Govenment :p

[Kirkybhoy]

Shows there's still some decent folk out there, that's why I love the Org.

Perhaps we ought to run for Govenment :p

why lower our standards ?

[Sookieslass]

Ramjam - def sorting the CBT out - be another nutter on the road before long (I hope!). You think my car driving was a bit quick hehehehehe ;) Saw Grant tonight - says you're a life saver & anytime you're over this way you're more than welcome to stop in.

Can see the point of the running for Government - but trust me, it'd swallow your soul eventually!! LOL

Nah, no burnouts - treated sookie's baby with TLC!! Very reserved.... there's clearly a bit of a dark horse there somewhere tho - maybe catch him on a ride out soon eh ramjam?!

And Saltire - those boys are absolute stars!! Bent over backwards for us. Brilliant - Two Wheels won't be getting near the bike again!!!

Thanks again folks. Will be kicking around here no doubt.

:smt084

[maviczap]

why lower our standards ?

Yes, rise above the tide of scum :smt116

[Kilted Ginger]

Glad you got sorted, was keeping an eye on this thread all day but assumed when you'd not posted by 2pm that you had something sorted. were not a bad lot on here.

[Sookieslass]

Glad you got sorted, was keeping an eye on this thread all day but assumed when you'd not posted by 2pm that you had something sorted. were not a bad lot on here.

I'm really sorry about that KG - running round like a total loon at the moment with everything. Apologies in abundance - am wandering round in a daze (more so than usual!) LOL

RamJam was a welcome distraction today.

Definitely not a bad lot on here - quite the opposite!! You lot give bikers a brilliant name :o) Hopefully get my ass in gear & get a CBT sorted out soon as Sookie's up & on his wheels again!

:smt084

[fenjer]

were not a bad lot on here.

I think it was summed up by Ms Turner, Simply the Best, :smt020

I can't even count the number of times the org has come to my rescue or done something utterly fab for me.

Including not whisking me off down a secluded forest track or bundling me into a transit van the first time I met you - eh KG? ;) LMAO. :rolleyes:

Top Gang - every single one of us. :)

[TheRamJam]

Top Gang - every single one of us. :)

:smt041 SECONDED :smt041

[Sally]

Have you guys ever met the rabble from Aberdeen? ;)

[fenjer]

Have you guys ever met the rabble from Aberdeen? ;)

No - s'probably why I wasn't whisked off down a forest track or bundled into a transit van! haha!

:smt110

Edit: thats a small lie - I've met Dyzio...

[TheRamJam]

Have you guys ever met the rabble from Aberdeen? ;)


I'll have the pleasue of Cumfy's company for the Dumfries run =D>

I'll report back 8-[

[aarond]

I'll have the pleasue of Cumfy's company for the Dumfries run =D>

I'll report back 8-[

well... good luck with that:thumbsup:

[Sally]

I'll have the pleasue of Cumfy's company for the Dumfries run =D>

I'll report back 8-[

Sleep with a cork in you're ****! :smt116

[aarond]

Sleep with a cork in you're ****! :smt116

didnt do you much good though did it sally

[Kilted Ginger]

I think it was summed up by Ms Turner, Simply the Best, :smt020

I can't even count the number of times the org has come to my rescue or done something utterly fab for me.

Including not whisking me off down a secluded forest track or bundling me into a transit van the first time I met you - eh KG? ;) LMAO. :rolleyes:

Top Gang - every single one of us. :)

I've apologised for that before. Could not find anyone with a transit van at such short notice.

[appollo1]

RamJam was a welcome distraction today.


Hope Sookie doesn't read that the way I read it!!!! ;)

[Sookieslass]

HAHAHAHAHA No!!!! He won't! It was all a bit of an eye opener (i'm not helping am I?!) just I'm not a biker myself but am now more than convinced than ever that I wanna be.

Was good to spend some time at Saltire & talking to RamJam about bike stuff.

LOL Stop trying to cause trouble appollo!!! ;)

[appollo1]

HAHAHAHAHA No!!!! He won't! It was all a bit of an eye opener (i'm not helping am I?!)
LOL Stop trying to cause trouble appollo!!! ;)

:eek: Me cause trouble!!!! never !! O:)

I'm glad to hear that you are pleasantly surprised by the help you were offered by the org.

[Sookieslass]

Hmmmm, me thinks your halo's slipped a bit appollo!
:smt084 hope it's not choking you! ;)

Apparently I've no right to be surprised - so sookie says!! lol He's been telling me for a while that you're all sound.

[TheRamJam]

How is the old geezer Jenny lol

Any sign of him getting out or are you bribing the nurses to keep him in and enjoying the peace and quiet :-)

[Sookieslass]

Peace & quiet??? You met the kids!!! :smt046
I'm going mad here!:help:

He's a bit better, bored out his tiny mind tho! Missing his bike (charming!)
They're doing procedure Tues but looks like he'll be in til at least end of the week :(
Has given me strict instructions to go out & run the bike a bit. Good to see his priorities are in order!!

How's the countdown to GSXR heaven? You managing to contain yerself?! :smt026

[shonadoll]

Colin, you are a star.

[Sookieslass]

Sookie's home!!! :D:D:D:D

Op yesterday, bit sore but home. :smt040

No doubt he'll be back on 2 wheels before I know it (and before he should!! :smt046)

Thanx again everyone.

:smt084

[TheRamJam]

Sookie's home!!! :D:D:D:D


:smt084

Glad to hear it Jenny

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery ;)

[Kilted Ginger]

glad to hear it. get well soon.

[sookie]

Probly due to the drugs n stuff rattling around my erstwhile empty head but the thoughts and actions of you guys brought a tear to eyes of the sookie fella. A big up to the ram jam for his kindness and good actions. The mighty org does it again. Rubber side down and shiny side up keep on forever spreading the love, sounding like a bloody hippy now but man hugs and shoulder thumps all round.

Sookie.